Photography is SO much more than just a business to me. I have always had a love for true connection and helping people. I believe that at the end of the day, these true moments, even the little ones, are what mean the most. In the end, these photos may be all you have to look back on. I'm here for life's little moments and helping you get all nostalgic.
I am completely in love with capturing all of the cheesiest love stories. Being able to be there all day witnessing love and all of the most important intimate moments is something I am so grateful for that this is what I get to call my career.
There are few things that inspire and excite me more than photography.
As a storytelling wedding and elopement photographer, my job is so much more than just snapping some photos. Photography means so much more to me than just a business or career. I'm passionate about capturing all the little moments that you will cherish forever. These photos will be seen by future generations for years to come. The timelessness of that photo of you and your grandma laughing and celebrating together that you will be able to look back on and get all nostalgic over is what means the most. It's these little memories that you can feel just by looking at a photo.
I love being able to capture the emotions in a photo. It's the moments that you may have totally forgotten about but just as you are reminiscing all the emotions come flowing back. This is why it makes me so happy to be a candid/ documentary photographer. Posed photos just don't have that same effect.
Every wedding/ shoot is unique in its own way
One of my favorite things about my career is being able to capture images that last a lifetime. From engagements, boudoir, weddings, elopements, etc. The ultimate compliment is when my clients keep coming back to me during every milestone in their life.
Every single session is unique, just like every single person is unique. My goal is to make every session have a personalized experience.
With my documentary/ candid approach, you will be able to get all nostalgic over these photos for years to come.
I won't miss a beat.
Hiring a photographer is a big thing, I totally get that. You want someone that is going to be there for you, fix your hair, vibes well with you, is laid back, and who will treat your day with love just as they would their own.
Before your wedding day, I make it a point to really get to know you, your vibe, and what is actually important to you. I like to be a fly on the wall as much as possible, while also being able to capture every moment/detail. With my expertise, I'll make sure the day flows smoothly.
I'll be there to capture everything from your best friends helping you with your dress, dancing while getting ready, and the guys sneaking in a drink to calm the nerves.
I'll arrive after drinking too much caffeine on the drive over buzzing with energy with my detail kit and camera bag in hand and ready to go. I may just have a coffee for you in hand as well if I know your coffee order ahead of time.
I'll be here to capture all the angles, the moments seen and unseen, and all of the in between moments throughout your day. When the party starts, you won't see me on the sidelines or backed up too much. I'm going to get in the middle of it all and join you guys for the fun. Think of your wedding photos from me as your own end credits to a documentary movie.
Things that I love in no particular order
- Caffeine
- Hiking
- Working out/ lifting weights
- Real connections
- Traveling and exploring new cultures
- The mountains and the ocean
- Camping
- Hosting Game nights
- Meeting new people
- My dog
- My boyfriend
- Making itineraries
- Natural Light
- The outdoors
- Sunsets
- Road trips
- One tree hill
-The OC
-How I met your mother
-Taylor Swift
-NF
-Noah Kahan
-Mexican Food
- Sushi
- Warmer days
- Axe throwing dates
-Brunch + mimosas
-Inspirational podcasts
That’s a little sneak peek into my life and some of my favorite things. No matter who and where we are, we all have a different story to share. No story is one and the same and that’s why I LOVE documenting love stories (and hopefully yours too!)
"We love our engagement photos. Although it was a cold, dreary, November day in Wisconsin, Jessica's editing and eye really brought us to life! She was great to work with, responsive, and sharp skilled! Got the wedding photos back! Holy cow, so glad we got a 10 hour package and added film. Would 10/10 recommend!"
"My husband and I used Jessica to photograph our rehearsal dinner the day before our wedding. She captured the sweetest surprise from me to my mother wearing her 1994 wedding dress and so many beautiful candid photos that evening. Since our wedding I have used her for branding and boudoir photos! Jessica is so talented, her work is beautiful and she is so fun to work with! Absolutely will be working with her in the future!"
"Jessica was a joy to work with! From the first phone call with her, we felt comfortable with her. Our wedding pictures are just beautiful…my now husband and I don’t love photos of us, and we felt confident in ourselves with Jessica behind the camera. Couldn’t have asked for a better photographer on our special day — and gorgeous memories that’ll last forever. Thank you"
"Jessica rocked our engagement pictures! Both my fiance and I don't love getting our pictures taken, but Jess made our session feel very relaxed and fun. She was responsive with emails and quick with getting our photos back to us, so I can now gawk at them 50 times a day!"
"We were very happy with our engagement and wedding photos that Jessica took! She helped facilitate scheduling for wedding day and made it very easy for us!"
No story or relationship is one in the same, so why shouldn't your photos be as unique as you are. My approach is to capture everything as it unfolds. As a storytelling photographer, I want to capture more than posed photos, but all the feelings and emotions as they unfold on your big day. Let's create some magic that shows more than just the little details or how your day looked, but how everyone felt.